Japanese Patriotic Song: Umi Yukaba

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"Umi Yukaba" (海行かば) is a Japanese song whose lyrics are based on a chōka poem by Ōtomo no Yakamochi in the Man'yōshū (poem 4094), an eighth century anthology of Japanese poetry, set to music by Kiyoshi Nobutoki.
"Umi Yukaba" later became popular among the military, especially with the Imperial Japanese Navy. As set to music in 1937 by Kiyoshi Nobutoki (信時 潔, Nobutoki Kiyoshi) it became popular during and also after World War II. After Japan surrendered in 1945, "Umi Yukaba" and other gunka were banned by the Allied occupation forces. With the ending of the occupation, the song has now been widely played across military circles in Japan, including performances by the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force.
Umi Yukaba has sometimes been considered as the second national anthem of Japan. In this video, the second part of the song pays tribute to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was tragically assassinated this week. May he rest in peace.
FRANÇAIS : Umi Yukaba est une chanson japonaise composée en 1937 par Kiyoshi Nobutoki. Les paroles de la chanson viennent d'un poème chōka du huitième ciècle, écrit par Ōtomo no Yakamochi.
Umi Yukaba est occassionnellement considéré comme le deuxième hymne national du Japon. Dans cette vidéo, la deuxième partie de la chanson honore Shinzo Abe, qui a été assassiné tragiquement cette semaine. Qu'il repose en paix.
日本語 : 『海行かば』（うみゆかば）は、日本の国民歌謡の一つ、歌曲、合唱曲。特に太平洋戦争中は準国歌、第二国歌とも呼ばれた（ただし、法的に認められたものではない）。
詞は、『万葉集』巻十八「賀陸奥国出金詔書歌」（『国歌大観』番号4094番。『新編国歌大観』番号4119番。大伴家持作）の長歌から採られている。作曲された歌詞の部分は、「陸奥国出金詔書」（『続日本紀』第13詔）の引用部分にほぼ相当する。
この詞には、1880年（明治13年）に当時の宮内省伶人だった東儀季芳も作曲しており、軍艦行進曲（軍艦マーチ）の中間部に聞くことができる。戦前においては、将官礼式曲として用いられた。
このビデオでは、曲の後半は、今週悲劇的に暗殺された安倍晋三首相に敬意を表しています。 彼が安らかに眠りますように。

[@DukeofCanada]

The second half of this video is dedicated to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Abe-san was a great statesman, and a good man. May he rest in peace. 🙏🇯🇵

[@MarshallRedmon01]

I believe a Banzi salute is fitting Banzi!

[@a-p-p-l-e-s234]

Rest In Peace Shinzo Abe 🙏🙏 o7

[@harrietharlow9929]

Amen.

[@earthcountryballsmappingac7615]

R.I.P Shinzo Abe I loved him!

[@Canada1994]

I'm a Liberal from Canada but I liked Abe. He and Merkel were the only foreign Conservative leaders that I would've voted for if I was a citizen of their countries.

[@National_Socialist_Channel]

Rest in Peace, Mr. Former PM Shinzo Abe, you're a trustworthy person and leader for your country, your memories will never be forgotten!🇵🇭🇯🇵

[@kazospritepl]

R.I.P Shinzo Abe

[@NihilsineDeo1866.]

Rest in peace Shinzo Abe !! Long live Japan and Emperor !!!!

[@capixolucius4452]

Long live Emperor!

[@The_Copper_Element_Itself]

Ah yes the royal family who ordered mass war crimes and the nanking massacre, yet refusing to say a single sorry to this day, for all the chinese, koreans, indonesians, and more that suffered under the rule of people that made even a german diplomat scared. But hey Long live the Emperor! Yeehaww

[@agussaputro2113]

@@The_Copper_Element_Itself As Indonesian, I love Japan coz They help as to beat Nederlands for our Independence and Freedom. 😎🇮🇩❤️🇯🇵

[@stevenjolk2904]

@@agussaputro2113 Long live the Empire 🇳🇱

[@yomismoqueteimportactm6545]

His grandfather was a fascist and killer and he was proud about that

[@OkaTeluguAbbayi2003]

May Abe-san's soul rest in peace. He was a visionary statesmen who wished for a stronger and better Japan.

[@yomismoqueteimportactm6545]

He is already with the devil now 😈

[@JembutTerbakar]

@@yomismoqueteimportactm6545 what

[@jhareyjace2008]

@@yomismoqueteimportactm6545 hes in heaven

[@vojtakkojecky7765]

@@yomismoqueteimportactm6545 i dont think he was cristian

[@_____._____._____._____]

I am Japanese🇯🇵 He was a politician with quite right-wing ideology. There were some terrible policies that were never good enough. For a time, his policies led to a rise in suicides. So I do not like Shinzo Abe very much.

[@haryburtoiu5111]

MAY GOD BLESS JAPAN AND ITS EMPEROR !!! R.I.P. SHINZO ABE !!! THE JAPANESE PEOPLE WILL BE GRATEFUL TO YOU FOREVER

[@EmperorJamesIII]

Oh If I die for the emperor it will never be a Regret

[@bluerose6658]

WTF? THIS IS NOT A PATRIOTIC SONG. THIS IS A SONG THAT JAPANESE IMPERIALISTS SANG WHILE COMMITTING THOUSANDS OF RAPES, DESTRUCTION DURING WW2. THIS IS A SONG OF AN EVIL.

[@johndavis7075]

@@EmperorJamesIII same

[@_____._____._____._____]

I am Japanese🇯🇵 He was a politician with quite right-wing ideology. There were some terrible policies that were never good enough. For a time, his policies led to a rise in suicides. So I do not like Shinzo Abe very much.

[@haryburtoiu5111]

@@_____._____._____._____ I dislike the socialism. It is for the lazy and stupid people. In the history of Japan I don't know any socialist samurai. Japan was an empire for centuries. So is normal for his prime minister to have a far right vision in politics. And in the modern history of Japan there were prime ministers that had by far a more right vision than Shinzo Abe.

[@cent7169]

Farewell PM Abe😭 I still remember in 6th grade when I first saw him from the television when he visited Phillipines 🇵🇭 and eventually inspired me to be like him But that time I asked, "What's a Prime Minister?" we didn't have a Prime Minister since 1986 so I did alot of research this recent days I studied Parliamentary System and eventually loved it. Now I'm a student of Political Science and one of the advocates for Constitutional Reforms It wasn't easy as there are many of my people doesn't understand yet but it's worth it❤️

[@user-st9lc1iw3q]

日本の英雄 第99代内閣総理大臣安部晋三 安らかに眠ってください

[@Hogan231]

The greatest Japanese Prime Minister.

[@moonstruck432]

m(__)m

[@user-lt3dl8lj4v]

安倍晋三元首相の御冥福をお祈りしますと共に海外の人よりこのような追悼ともなる旧代の曲を提供していただいた事に感謝いたします。

[@v_s80]

We will be with the ones that deserve honour and pride! Abe-san lived in the sake of Japan, and his efforts will not to be in vain! Rest in the absolute peace, Prime-Minister!

[@Catsocietybb21]

RIP Shinzo Abe, you shall not be forgotten

[@_____._____._____._____]

I am Japanese🇯🇵 He was a politician with quite right-wing ideology. There were some terrible policies that were never good enough. For a time, his policies led to a rise in suicides. So I do not like Shinzo Abe very much.

[@user-st9lc1iw3q]

​@@_____._____._____._____彼は普通の国家のあるべき姿に日本を近づけた。 彼の政策のおかげで円高は止まった。 悪いところしか見ず、代替え案も無く、批判しかしようとしないのは馬鹿のすることだと思う。

[@capebala5273]

it's normal knowledge that if some politician is praised world widely, he is a good politician, I am left wing and I recognize that there are some politicians who are right wingers good. Btw I am from Brazil so it's very far away from Japan ya know

[@eulexie2010]

Shinzo Abe was a good statesman and great prime Minister of Japan. He will be missed.. Nippon banzai, rest in peace Shinzo... 🇯🇵

[@_PlantBoi143_]

Rest In Peace Shinzo Abe 🇩🇪♥️🇯🇵

[@denizb.4142]

Shinzo Abe was a true Japanese patriot

[@bluesky-yr9nr]

Thank you from Japan🇯🇵.I am sad too.Good bye, Shinzo Abe.海外の皆様本当にありがとうございます。安倍元総理のご冥福をお祈りします。

[@moonstruck432]

🇯🇵より!ありがとうございます

[@emil_lord_0802]

日本人として心から感謝いたします。 ありがとう。

[@user-pt9lf1ee8p]

聞いては泣いています　　安倍さん　ありがとうございます

[@TravisLoneWolfWalsh]

Canada remembers my friend BANZAI!!!

[@boinajunior]

@@TravisLoneWolfWalsh BANZAIII 🎖️👑🤴 🤝🇫🇷🇰🇲

[@Hug02002]

Rest in peace ☮️ Shinzo abe you will never been forget 🎌♥️🌼 Greeting from Algeria 🇩🇿💓🇯🇵

[@Swerek-I]

素晴らしい動画をありがとうございます。 日本より Thank you for the great video. From Japan.

[@katrita1146]

RIP Shinzo Abe. He stood up for Japan.

[@nathanboterdael5657]

Rest in peace Shinzo Abe. Justice will prevail.

[@sakaimachi9860]

Mr.Abe said in December 2021 "A Taiwan emergency is an emergency for Japan and also for the Japan-U.S. alliance. (Chinese) President Xi Jinping should never have a misunderstanding in recognizing this." He strongly warned against China like this and tried to protect peace and order in East Asia. Rest in peace eternal Prime Minister of Japan,Shinzo Abe.

[@joemcamerica]

america’s greatest friend in asia, even if you don’t agree with his politics, he was what defined japan. he tried his best to better his homeland, to save it from economic ruin. it’s horrible how he went, everyone dies but no one should have their life taken from them. may god bless your soul, abe-san, and may god save japan, and help her prosper.

[@yomismoqueteimportactm6545]

It was a joke really? Because is the stupidest thing that I ever read

[@yomismoqueteimportactm6545]

America is a continent in first place and they don't have any friends in the world except for there european pets

[@joemcamerica]

@@yomismoqueteimportactm6545 i haven’t a clue as to what you mean by this.

[@user-xr9db9rw9e]

Thank!!Thank!!!!😭 Japan and US are forever friends!!!💕

[@SailorMoonFanChannel1997]

America is not only USA!!!

[@vuongxuantrung6987]

goodbye Shinzo Abe, he was a good statesman, and a good man. Wish Abe rest in the peace

[@rangered_64]

Rest in Peace to the longest serving Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe. Thank you sir for your service, and thank you countless times over for helping everyone in your country and overseas. Rest easy sir. 🇵🇭🤝🇯🇵

[@user-fx8ni7yl1n]

Светлая память, покойтесь с миром, Абэ сан, спасибо

[@MikanNicoNico]

安倍晋三元首相8年8ヶ月にも渡って、日本を導いて頂きありがとうございました。未だ、受け止めきれずにいますが、忘れず前に進もうと思います！本当にありがとうございました！

[@moonstruck432]

強い日本人になりましょう🇯🇵

[@jan_ferro]

Жасасын Жапония! 🇯🇵 Жасасын Қазақстан!🇰🇿 🇯🇵🤝🇰🇿

[@user-nb3vn3df1b]

ありがと！！！

[@person-ie1fe]

Rest in Peace Great Man of Japan. Love from Australia.

[@user-qt1ko6xh8s]

Thank you for making the great video. We Japanese are now in the depths of grief. Shinzo Abe is the longest prime minister in history. His life story will be passed down to future generations. May he rest in peace.🕊 from Japan.🇯🇵

[@user-mz4ht4wz6z]

素晴らしい動画をありがとうございます。

[@VaticanRoblox]

Rest In Peace, Abe-san

[@user-qm7kd4us4e]

素晴らしい動画ありがとうございます、安倍総理ありがとうございました！悲しくて涙が止まりません、安らかにお眠り下さい！

[@user-cx9hg5bn8i]

I'm Japanese. He was a great leader. Please rest in peace.

[@_____._____._____._____]

I am Japanese🇯🇵 He was a politician with quite right-wing ideology. There were some terrible policies that were never good enough. For a time, his policies led to a rise in suicides. So I do not like Shinzo Abe very much.

[@user-hr4rc2lt7k]

He is a Fascist and a denier of Japanese WWII crimes in China and Korea.

[@user-uz7ty5je9r]

@@_____._____._____._____ me too

[@PreppyNavy23]

彼の外交と経済政策は失敗したが、彼はヤクザを除去したね！

[@jsg4149]

@@PreppyNavy23 Is that something to brag about?

[@Doktor_Morlord]

I as a german showed my grandmother, who was born 1926. she cant speak a word japanese, but i translated it to her. She said to me, she loves the vibe. this is something she never heard often. She didnt need to understand to know what this song was about. I am glad to have this memory with my beloved grandmother. this song is double special to me, because i love japan, my beloved Country. its btw not an Patriotic Song, its the 2nd national anthem of japan back in imperial times!

[@maximnikulin4547]

Покойся с миром, Шинзо Абэ, ты был достойным человеком.

[@johnpeerce9565]

@堺 万紗子 :/

[@border4851]

@堺 万紗子, and?

[@bluerose6658]

WTF? THIS IS NOT A PATRIOTIC SONG. THIS IS A SONG THAT JAPANESE IMPERIALISTS SANG WHILE COMMITTING THOUSANDS OF RAPES, DESTRUCTION DURING WW2. THIS IS A SONG OF AN EVIL.

[@gengariivonshiny44]

@堺 万紗子 bro, he's supposed to be paying his respects hahaha

[@PWBotha-nb2ph]

Спасибо большой. Хочу спокойная дружба с России. Из Токио, Японии.

[@JoaoVictor-vu4dn]

May Shinzo Abe rest in peace. All our condolences to Japan 🗾

[@moonstruck432]

m(__)m

[@user-oi6gz7rq5j]

我々日本人は貴方の事を忘れません

[@bigcock7993]

だれのこと？ 裕仁天皇？安倍晋三？Duke of kanada?東条英機？

[@bigcock7993]

@@pepsi-hs9tv 貴方って複数系なん……英語みたい

[@user-st9lc1iw3q]

​@@bigcock7993 安部さんでしょ

[@user-ev8fn7fd1s]

ビスケッティ佐竹？

[@ASTR01010]

​@@bigcock7993それが日本語って言うものやない？

[@ShizukaOG]

*Rest in peace our beloved prime minister Shinzo Abe 1954 - 2022.*

[@Shar3p]

Que descanse en paz uno de los mejores líderes de Japón Shinzo abe amor desde México 🇲🇽 🇯🇵

[@miferax7962]

Светлая память Абэ

[@user-pz4yk3vt6i]

Спасибо!

[@user-xe9pw1bv6w]

世界の皆さまありがとうございます！ 日本国民として安倍元総理の逝去は大変辛く悲しいですが、同時に世界中からのコメントに彼の偉大さを知りました… 共に世界平和を祈念します。 ありがとう安倍総理大臣 ありがとう世界中の皆様 ありがとうアップ主様

[@keiterpauta8270]

RIP Great Shinzo Abe ❤️🎌🇯🇵

[@moonstruck432]

m(__)m

[@Joe13313]

Rest in Peace Shinzo Abe. 1954-2022 the Greatest Prime Minister and one of my favourite Japanese politicians in Modern Japanese History. Rest in Peace we hope to see you again someday. 😢🗾

[@agussaputro2113]

As Indonesian please take my condolences to H.E. Mr. Shinzo Abe, Rest in Peace. You are the great man that bring peace and harmony in Asia and The World.

[@moonstruck432]

日本人の一人として 感謝致しますm(__)m

[@Shibata_Katsuie]

Rest in peace Shinzo Abe

[@user-ly5wl2ig3i]

安倍ちゃんはもう居ないそれがとても悔しいけど心から有り難うございますと伝えたい。

[@user-ie3cc8hs6l]

Thank you for making a great video. I was impressed by the video of Prime Minister Abe. Few young people today know this song. I think more Japanese young people need to know this song.

[@moonstruck432]

🎌

[@----------369]

日本人として感謝します 本当にありがとう🌏🇯🇵 m(_ _)m

[@moonstruck432]

同じくm(__)m

[@davidcarpacho6891]

QEPD Shinzō Abe.

[@von_Aschenbach]

ありがとうございます！Thank you very much!

[@user-zk7jd6ed5e]

i'm as a Japanese want to say. thank your the greatest Minister in Japan shinzo abe god bress Japan rest peace shinzo

[@moonstruck432]

同感で御座います!m(__)m

[@Ros_Mememy]

私は日本人ですが、日本に愛国歌があるのは初めて知りました。

[@dazaiosam]

海行かばは"愛国歌"ではないと思います。 旧日本軍時代であれば"準国歌"として歌われたときはあります。(第2の国歌) 歌詞の意味は口が悪くなりますが、 「陸でも海でも国の為に○んでこい」って言ってるようなものです。

[@Ros_Mememy]

@@dazaiosam 動画のタイトルが日本語で愛国歌って書いてあったので勘違いしました。ありがと。

[@user-ev8fn7fd1s]

英霊の皆さん、ありがとうございます。

[@hyogo-himajin]

愛国歌は 「愛国行進曲」だと思います

[@jonahgilfilomeno342]

long live shinzo abe long live japan

[@moonstruck432]

m(__)m

[@xenon5]

I don't know much about Shinzo Abe, but from these fragments he looked like one of the coolest politicians I've ever seen. Rest in peace

[@moonstruck432]

m(__)m

[@rafaeldoespiritosanto8440]

You were an excellent leader Shinzo Abe

[@jaffa3717]

RIP to the man himself. Still can't believe this has happened. 🇯🇵

[@jdinigo7691]

涙が出るほど感動する動画をありがとうございます。

[@user-yr1gm8to3r]

Shinzo Abe is surely in heaven right now

[@NaphtaliHirsch]

Dear Duke of Canada, what a beautiful video with a very good idea behind it. When Abe was smiling I felt the sun rising - like in the Japanese flag. I like the Japanese people very much. And I am missing Abe. Greeting from Bavaria

[@moonstruck432]

m(__)m

[@bswmq3]

Love japan from s.Korea 🇰🇷❤️🇯🇵

[@九丸2]

ありがとう

[@rhhelmy8476]

Japan land of traditions , the empire of the sun my respect to the people of Japan and specially the emperor 🇹🇳🤝🇯🇵❤

[@user-mw8ur9cl7b]

thank you!

[@user-xe8fq9lb2x]

第2次安倍政権で､高校､大学卒業生の就職率が一気に向上しました。その恩恵を授かった皆様方、今がその時です。緊縮財政ではデフレに逆戻りです。積極財政主義の元安倍派議員を見限ってはなりません。財務心理教の思うままにしては成りません。安倍総理の恩恵に授かった皆様方、お力を結集しましょう。

[@99ZondaS]

Such a shame that Abe's funeral is so controversial in Japan

[@kfields4980]

Rest In Peace, Shinzō Abe 🇺🇸 ❤️ 🇯🇵

[@Katoshi_Takagumi]

I love this anthem. Farewell, Abe Shinzo -san. He leaves a statesman's legacy.

[@Hizu_Sama]

Rest In Peace Abe-San... Long live the Emperor and the people of all of Japan!!!

[@moonstruck432]

心よりありがとう🇯🇵よりm(__)m

[@nath555]

vai em paz shinzo abe, vc foi grandioso pra sua nação e também uma inspiração para o BRASIL

[@mayuri4184]

Shinzo Abe was the greatest leader in Japanese contemporary history. May he rest in peace.

[@user-up3dd1vw6b]

If you look up you can see neo nazi Abe support WW2 human experiments and massacre by japanese You can even see picture of Abe posing with a plane with 731 written on it. Unit 731 was Japanese human experimentation unit and a concentration camp, an Asian equivalent of Auschwitz. He did it just to mock and insult other Asian countries that were killed in it. If you can imagine Merkel with a plane written with auschwitz on it, support research of Josef Mengele, and talk anti Semitic rhetoric its pretty much the same thing The picture is not hard to find, just search Abe 731. I'm rly glad some one finally managed to take out Abe, just sad it didn't happen sooner

[@KomradTM]

I remember again when the passed PM Shinzo Abe appeared as Mr. Mario at the 2016 Summer Olympic, that was a cute thing for a politician and head of the government. He will remembered as one of the most famous Japanese figure for this century and future era.

[@moonstruck432]

m(__)m

[@beast5746]

Rest in peace Abe he is truly best leader of Japan 🇵🇰♥️🇯🇵

[@Spy76761]

Thank you for making our country's relations so good, you are such a wonderful person , Rest in peace🕊️ 🇻🇳🤝🇯🇵

[@capixolucius4452]

This this a good editing work 👍🎌🕯️!

[@svenheilborn1537]

Congratulations for your national holiday on 23rd February Japan from your friends in Germany

[@nelsonhan7717]

RIP Shinzo Abe

[@radziwill7193]

I hope Abe is in a good isekai.

[@moonstruck432]

同感します ありがとう

[@winstonchurchill9919]

Thank you from Japan!

[@user-bp3mj6gj9t]

Thanks for making the best video ever, from Japan.

[@moonstruck432]

m(__)m

[@TheSgillHistory]

RIP You will be missed

[@maple_p]

Thank you for uploading this video. I respect Mr Abe, too.

[@rizzzzzzz2580]

Mr Abe was the person that helped Japan be the Japan we know today Rest in Peace PM Shinzo Abe

[@atdjjotkizz]

🇯🇵安倍晋三元大総理大臣様、日本人の為に御仁堂誠にありがとうございました。🇯🇵

[@user-wx6ym4sn4b]

Thank you from Japan Abe Shinzo is the greatest politician in Japan’s history I miss him

[@kwesikwansakennedy2196]

Rest in peace, legend Mr. Abe Shinzo

[@moonstruck432]

m(__)m

[@Yankee_1000]

Abe San 😢

[@alanbannruod538]

Ich bin zutiefst traurig und verloren über den Tod von Premierminister Shinzo Abe, er ist mein Lieblingspremierminister, meine innigsten Gebete aus Deutschland🙏🏻

[@kaziida999]

Thanks so much.

[@user-vc9fn3vx5p]

thanks,from Japan.

[@lilandagi]

Lyrics ( in Japanese) 海行かば 水漬く屍 山行かば 草生す屍 大君の辺にこそ死なめ かえりみはせじ 海行水漬屍 山行草生屍 大君身邊死 無悔無返顧 Lyrics in English If I go away to the sea, I shall be a corpse washed up. If I go away to the mountain, I shall be a corpse in the grass But if I die for the Emperor, It will not be a regret RIP Shinzo Abe Sep 21st 1954- July 8th 2022 5:03 PM Local Time *these are of course if you are to lazy lol*

[@radzhreitt43cb]

Shinzo Abe is also a person who has contributed greatly to bilateral relations between Indonesia and Japan. Rest in peace, Abe-san. Hope the relationship between Indonesia and Japan will continue forever and keep forgiving Japan for what've their armies done to Indonesia Greetings from Indonesia 🇮🇩

[@DylanLeaharisson]

Rest in peace Shinzo abe you led Japan with pride and passion 😢😢❤❤ from the uk 🇬🇧

[@yahyah7504]

惜しい人をなくしました

[@umauni710]

Abe wished for the happiness not only Japanese but all humankind in the future. Please remember it.

[@moonstruck432]

m(__)m

[@haiminhbui1]

Farewell mr prime minister.

[@2023japan]

🇯🇵日本国万歳🇯🇵天皇陛下万歳🇯🇵大日本帝国万歳🇯🇵天皇陛下は日本国憲法において日本国および日本国民統合の象徴と規定される地位！日本国国歌、君が代、斉唱！記載日2022年 令和4年 8月9日 火曜日、記載人は🇯🇵日本国🇯🇵JAPAN🇯🇵

[@moonstruck432]

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[@bossboss-kz6uz]

安倍晋三さんを思い出して 一番、素晴らしい方が😢 英霊に感謝しているでしょう この曲が安倍晋三さんに合います 英霊の皆さんありがとう 安倍晋三さん、ありがとう

[@Gmmmw13]

Shinzo Abe and Modi😍🇮🇳❤️🇯🇵

[@Capitano_Golinelli]

Que Shinzo repose en paix et gloire à l’empereur

[@Firefox愛好家]

正直このタイミングで海行かばはセンスあると思った

[@Allu7DaysBan]

Why did he die for? He's so kind, dressing up like mario, cheers to a owner, and spreads happiness

[@palpha0181]

🇯🇵 Requiescat i pace, PM Shinzo Abe...